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Euro Z 440 V
MI 3143
Instruction manual
Version 1.2.2, Code No. 20 752 882

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  • Page 1 Euro Z 440 V MI 3143 Instruction manual Version 1.2.2, Code No. 20 752 882...
  • Page 2 The trade names Metrel , Smartec , Eurotest , Auto Sequence are trademarks registered in Europe and other countries. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without permission in writing from METREL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Table of contents Table of contents General Description..................... 5 Features ......................5 Safety and operational considerations .............. 6 Warnings and notes ..................6 Battery and charging of Li-ion battery pack ........... 8 2.2.1 Battery indication ..................8 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Table of contents Earth Potential [U] ..................26 9.2.1 U touch ....................26 Sub-results in measurement functions ............26 Test Current ....................27 General data ....................28 Appendix A – Supported Instruments Selection Table ........29...
  • Page 5: General Description

    1 General Description 1.1 Features Euro Z 440 V (MI 3143) is a Multi-function, portable battery (Li-ion) or mains powered test instrument with excellent IP protection: IP65 (case closed), IP54 (case opened), intended for: high current line and loop impedance. It is designed and produced with the extensive knowledge and experience acquired through many years of working in this field.
  • Page 6: Safety And Operational Considerations

     Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while dealing with hazardous voltages! Note that Euro Z 440 V high current impedance adapter is intended for use in environments where dangerous voltages are easy accessible (e.g. switchgears, power stations)! ...
  • Page 7 MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Safety and operational considerations Markings on the instrument: Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety operation«. The symbol requires an action! Front panel can overheat when performing the rapid sequence of high precision line-to-line impedance measurements.
  • Page 8: Battery And Charging Of Li-Ion Battery Pack

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Safety and operational considerations 2.2 Battery and charging of Li-ion battery pack The instrument is designed to be powered by rechargeable Li-ion battery pack or with mains supply. 2.2.1 Battery indication The battery indication indicates the charge condition of battery. Press LED bar graph key for test.
  • Page 9: Precharge

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Safety and operational considerations Typical charging profile which is also used in this instrument is shown in Figure 2.2. Current Regulation LOWV CH/8 Precharge Fastcharge Safety Time Time Figure 2.2: Typical charging profile where: ........
  • Page 10: Standards Applied

    15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the fluid remains. Seek medical attention. 2.3 Standards applied The Euro Z 440 V instrument is manufactured and tested in accordance with the following regulations:...
  • Page 11 MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Safety and operational considerations Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61326 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements Class A Safety (LVD) EN 61010 - 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –...
  • Page 12: Instrument Description

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Instrument description 3 Instrument description 3.1 Instrument casing The instrument is housed in a plastic box that maintains the protection class defined in the general specifications. 3.2 Operator’s panel The operator’s panel is shown in Figure 3.1 below.
  • Page 13: Accessories

    The accessories consist of standard and optional accessories. Optional accessories can be delivered upon request. See attached list for standard configuration and options or contact your distributor or see the METREL home page: http://www.metrel.si. 4.1 Standard set Instrument MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V ...
  • Page 14: Instrument Operation

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Instrument operation 5 Instrument operation According to principle, the instrument offers remote control from METREL instruments whose test functions are implemented by application of the Euro Z. 5.1 General meaning of keys LED bar graph key is used to: Power up the temperature and battery bar graph indication;...
  • Page 15: Messages On The Master Instrument

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Instrument operation 5.3 Messages on the master instrument Warning! Low battery on the Euro Z adapter. Select OK for acknowledgement; connect the power supply to the instrument and recharge the batteries. Warning! Euro Z adapter is overheated. The measurement is prohibited until the temperature decreases under the allowed limit.
  • Page 16: Operation With The Master Instrument

    232_9pin_female / PS 2 to the master instrument and the Euro Z instrument. See Figure 5.1. Figure 5.1: Connection of the Euro Z 440 V to the master instrument using RS 232 or Bluetooth (Example of MI 3152 and MI 3155) Power on the master instrument and the Euro Z instrument.
  • Page 17: Operation With The Amesm

     Run aMESM application on the tablet or smart phone device.  Figure 5.5: Connection of the Euro Z 440 V to the aMESM Search for the appropriate device (your Euro Z instrument) in the Bluetooth menu and  connect to it. The correct name consist of the instrument type plus serial number, e.g.
  • Page 18: Tests And Measurements

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Test and Measurements 6 Tests and Measurements The MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V instrument is able to carry out different measurement methods. The operator can select the appropriate one. 6.1 Impedance Measurements [Z] When performing measurements close to the power transformer or inductance is present, inductive part of impedance has a significant influence to prospective fault/short-circuit current.
  • Page 19: Z Loop Mω Measurement

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Test and Measurements �� − �� ���� ���������������� ������������ �� = �� �� �������� �������� where: Z ........Impedance ......Measured voltage [no load] UNLOADED ....... Measured voltage [with load] LOADED ΔU ........Voltage dip ........
  • Page 20: High Current Measurement

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Test and Measurements where: Z ........Impedance ......Measured voltage [no load] UNLOADED ....... Measured voltage [with load] LOADED ΔU ........Voltage dip ........Test current test 6.1.3 High Current Measurement The measurement can be applied for measuring contact resistance (bad contacts) in a live distribution board or fuse box.
  • Page 21: Earth Potential [U]

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Test and Measurements 6.2 Earth Potential [U] Measurement Test Test Limit Voltage Mode Method U touch single 4-wire Table 6.6: Available Earth Potential measurements with the MI 3143 Note (acc.to IEEE Std 81): ...
  • Page 22: Communication

    Some Android applications automatically carry out the setup of a Bluetooth connection.  It is preferred to use this option if it exists. This option is supported by Metrel's Android applications. If this option is not supported by the selected Android application then configure a ...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    The Euro Z instrument can be upgraded from a PC via the RS232 communication port. This enables to keep the Euro Z instrument up to date even if the standards or regulations change. Download the latest firmware on the Metrel download centre: https://www.metrel.si/en/downloads/ Special upgrading software - FlashMe will guide you through the upgrading procedure.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Technical specifications 9 Technical specifications 9.1 Impedance [Z] Z line mΩ, Z loop mΩ 9.1.1 Measuring range according to EN61557-3: 12.0 m … 19.99  Measurement principle ......... Voltage / Current measurement (synchronous sampling)
  • Page 25: High Current

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Technical specifications 9.1.2 High Current Measurement principle ......... Voltage / Current measurement (synchronous sampling) Resistance Uncertainty (* See notes) Measuring range () Resolution (m) 0.1 m … 199.9 m (5 % of reading + 3 m) 200 m …...
  • Page 26: Earth Potential [U]

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Technical specifications 9.2 Earth Potential [U] 9.2.1 U touch Measurement principle ......... Current / Voltage measurement Voltage Measuring range (V) Resolution (V) Uncertainty (* See notes) 0.0 … 199.9 Utouch calculated value 200 … 999 Test mode ............
  • Page 27: Test Current

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Technical specifications 9.4 Test Current Measurement function ........Z line mΩ, Z loop mΩ, High Current, Utouch Test Current (I ) is set as follows: test �� ���� �� ± 15 % �������� ��������_�������� + ��_���������� + ��_int Test voltage (U ) .............
  • Page 28: General Data

    MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Technical specifications 9.5 General data Battery power supply ........7.2 V (4.4 Ah Li-ion) Battery charging time ........typical 3.0 h (deep discharge) Mains power supply ........90 V … 260 V , 45 Hz … 65 Hz, 80 VA Over-voltage category ........
  • Page 29: Appendix A - Supported Instruments Selection Table

    Appendix A – Supported Instruments Selection Table MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Appendix A – Supported Instruments Selection Table Supported instruments and devices are:  MI 3155 EurotestXD;  MI 3152 EurotestXC;  MI 3325 MultiServicerXD;  aMESM (Android App).
  • Page 30: Appendix B - Short-Circuit Currents In 3P A.c. Systems

    Appendix B – Short-circuit currents in 3p a.c. systems MI 3143 Euro Z 440 V Appendix B – Short-circuit currents in 3p a.c. systems Voltage factor c according to the EN 60909 – 0 Nominal system voltage U Voltage factor c...

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